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US FONOPs 'reinforced' PH effort to uphold int'l law in WPS - envoy

Manila, Aug. 14 -- The United States' conduct of freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs) near the Bajo de Masinloc has helped support Manila in its efforts to promote international law in the area, ... Read More


Collision of Chinese ships underscores need for restraint - Australia

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Australian Embassy in Manila on Wednesday expressed "serious concern" over the collision of two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc, saying the incident underscores the urgent... Read More


Sandiganbayan convicts ex-QC councilor over ghost employee scheme

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Sandiganbayan has convicted a former Quezon City councilor in connection with ghost employees supposedly hired as field and area coordinators and street sweepers from 2009 to 20... Read More


US think tank backs increased military assistance to PH

Manila, Aug. 13 -- A senior fellow of the influential US-based Heritage Foundation on Tuesday said it is in Washington's interest to increase military support for the Philippines as the United States ... Read More


PH awaits hearing date for alleged abuse of 11 workers in Amsterdam

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands is awaiting the hearing date for the case of 11 Filipino workers who suffered alleged labor exploitation from their Dutch employer in Amste... Read More


DFA hits China for endangering PCG vessel in WPS, urges dialogue

Manila, Aug. 12 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday afternoon criticized China over its latest "unlawful interference" with routine Philippine operations in the Bajo de Masinloc, als... Read More


DOT seeks bigger 2026 budget, eyes P500M for tourism branding

Manila, July 31 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is appealing for a higher budget in 2026, proposing PHP3.1 billion, with PHP500 million earmarked for branding and promotion of the Philippines as a ... Read More


PH working on release of 9 Filipinos held captive by Houthis-DFA

Manila, July 30 -- The Philippine government is exhausting all efforts to secure the release of nine Filipino crew members of the ill-fated MV Eternity C currently held captive by the Houthis, the Dep... Read More


DOT to target 'globally competitive, job-generating' tourism: Frasco

Manila, July 29 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) will focus on building a "globally competitive" tourism industry that generates more jobs for Filipinos, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said Mond... Read More


UAE grants humanitarian pardon on 68 Filipino detainees - DFA

Manila, July 29 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted a "humanitarian pardon" on at least 68 Filipino detainees, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Tuesday. The agency said ... Read More